Algae Prevention and
Inhibitor for Ponds and Lakes
FAQ
Below are some frequently
asked questions and answers:
Q. Is the product safe?
A. Yes. The dosage recommended is very low and has no effect
on fish, any visiting wildlife or domestic animals. A
product Health & Safety Data Sheet is at the end of this
document.
Q. Does the product stain?
A. In its concentrated form, Pond Blue WILL stain hands and
clothing, so it is always recommended that gloves should be
worn when handling the products. At a dilution rate of
1:5,750,000 no staining will occur.
Q. Is it safe to swim in
water treated with Pond Blue
A. Yes. Pond Blue is a European Food Approved Colour (E133)
Q. Can we use more than the
recommended dose?
A. Yes. Pond Blue can be overdosed by a factor of over 6000,
but while this would be good for our sales, it would not
serve any practical purpose. Using 2, 3 or 4 times the
normal dose is normal practice for people who like to
enhance the colour of their Ponds.
Q. The photograph in The
Angling Times made the water look very Blue, why was that?
A. The photograph was taken as the pond was being dosed, the
concentrated dye being applied immediately behind a water
pump. When the dye has fully mixed with all of the water in
the pond, it is almost unnoticeable.
Q. Will Pond Blue work in
all ponds?
A. Almost. The depth of the ponds must be a minimum of 24
inches for the Blue to serve its proper purpose (there is no
maximum depth requirement). It is possible for the product
to work in shallower waters, for example, a pond depth of 12
inches would require twice the normal dose.
Q. How long will it last?
A. There is no definitive answer to this question as strong
sunlight and rainfall both have an effect on the dye. The
Sun will fade the dye and rainfall will dilute it, but tests
carried out in the UK show that 3 months is easily
achievable before any topping up is required. When a top up
is required, the pond will NOT require a full dose.
Q. How will we know when,
and how much to use for topping up?
A. Without the use of sophisticated measuring equipment,
this has to be left to your judgement using the naked eye.
We suggest that before any Blue is added to the Pond, a
sample should be taken (in a clear container). After the Dye
has been added and allowed to completely mix with all of the
pond water, another sample should be taken. Both of these
samples should be labelled and stored in a cool DARK place.
About once per month, a fresh sample should be taken and
compared to the originals, paying attention to the depth of
Blue in the original and the latest samples. If the latest
sample looks to be about half the strength, top up the pond
with half the original dose.
Q. How long does it take
for Pond Blue to mix into a pond?
A. This depends on a number of factors. The size of the pond
- with a very big pond, it may be difficult to reach the
middle (without using a boat). The "stillness" of the water
- the more movement of the water, the quicker the dye will
mix. If re-circulating pumps are used the mixing will take
less time. The simple movement of fish helps to distribute
the DyoFix.
Q. Will the DyoFix Pond
Blue damage water pumps?
A. No. The dye is completely soluble and will pass through
pumps and filters very easily.
Q. Can DyoFix Blue be used
with other products?
A. DyoFix Pond Blue can be used with other chemicals
provided that they are not Chlorine based. Chlorine will
attack the dye by bleaching it and rendering it useless.
Q. How much product will I
need?
A. This depends on how much water is in the pond. You will
need to calculate the number of Litres of Pond water. To do
this, you will need to establish the length, width and depth
of the pond in Metres. Multiply the dimensions and convert
the total into Litres by multiplying by 1000.
e.g. 98M (Length) x 43M (Width) x 2M (Depth) = 8428 x 1000 =
8,428,000 Litres
1 Kilo of DyoFix Pond Blue Liquid Concentrate will treat
5,750,000 litres of Pond water, so you would need to use
about 1.5 Kgs.
Q. What do I do with unused
DyoFix?
A. Keep it in a cool, dry place with the cap firmly in place
and use it for "topping up" later in the season. Stored in
this way, DyoFix has a long shelf life.
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